Intel Core i9-9800X vs AMD Phenom II X4 955 (125W)
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-9800X and AMD Phenom II X4 955 (125W) processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9800X
- CPU is newer: launch date 9 year(s) 5 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 4
- Around 19% higher clock speed: 3.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 45 nm
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2.8x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
| Launch date | October 2018 vs April 2009 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 8 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 45 nm |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) vs 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 16.5 MB (shared) vs 6144 KB (shared) |
Reasons to consider the AMD Phenom II X4 955 (125W)
- Around 32% lower typical power consumption: 125 Watt vs 165 Watt
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt vs 165 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-9800X
CPU 2: AMD Phenom II X4 955 (125W)
| Name | Intel Core i9-9800X | AMD Phenom II X4 955 (125W) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | 0 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i9-9800X | AMD Phenom II X4 955 (125W) | |
|---|---|---|
Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Skylake-X | Deneb |
| Launch date | October 2018 | April 2009 |
| Place in performance rating | 3359 | 3360 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 16.5 MB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 45 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Number of cores | 8 | 4 |
| Unlocked | ||
| Die size | 258 mm | |
| Transistor count | 758 million | |
Memory |
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| Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR3 |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 Watt | 125 Watt |
| Sockets supported | AM3 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
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